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High Expectations, Loosely Held: Mindset For Modern Dating

High Expectations, Loosely Held: Mindset For Modern Dating

Update: 2025-10-14
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We've all done it. One good date and suddenly you're imagining the wedding playlist. In this episode of Guyset, I break down what I call the Ted Mosby Syndrome, when your expectations race ahead of reality and set you up for disappointment.

I talk about why so many of us build storylines around people we barely know, how that pressure kills real chemistry, and what it actually means to hold high expectations, loosely. Building on my last episode about how to approach someone at a bar, I share practical advice for handling early dating, managing expectations, and keeping your confidence intact.

The biggest mindset shift: Don't tie your self-worth to someone else's approval. When you stop chasing potential and start focusing on reality, dating gets easier, more fun, and a lot more honest.

If you've ever felt let down after a first date or caught yourself overanalyzing every text, this episode will help you approach dating with clarity, confidence, and calm.

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High Expectations, Loosely Held: Mindset For Modern Dating

High Expectations, Loosely Held: Mindset For Modern Dating

Josh Felgoise